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Albert Roth

Albert Roth, 95, of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning, July 24, 2025, at the Graystone Grande Palazzo. Arrangements are provided by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Virginia L. ‘Mickie’ Seymour

Virginia L. “Mickie” Seymour, 78, Altoona, died Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Dave Carland and Ann (Bell) Carland-Lascoli. She was raised by her stepfather, the late Pasquale Lascoli. Surviving are her husband, Gene; sons, Craig and Cory; grandchildren, Brandi and Andrew Rupert; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by children, Tricia and Brian; and a grandson. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., Altoona. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, ...

Sandra L. Smith

Sandra L. Smith, 90, of Roaring Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in Woodvale, Pa., the daughter of the late Ralphard and Leila (Dixon) Black. She was twice married: first to Glen Worthing and then to Donald I. Smith, both ...

Natalie C. (Urban) Voytko

Natalie C. (Urban) Voytko, 72, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Casey and Stella Urban. Surviving are her husband, Joe; her partner, Kimber Price; and siblings, Maureen O’Connor and Joe Urban. She was preceded in death by a brother, David Urban. Natalie graduated from Westmont Hilltop High School and attended Mt. Aloysius and Pitt University. She retired from North American as a supervisor. Natalie was a member of A.B.A.T.E., and enjoyed spending time with her dogs. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., ...

Robert W. ‘Bob’ Engle

Robert W. “Bob” Engle, 57, of Bellwood, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home Inc., Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Gary K. Johnson

Gary K. Johnson, 62, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Howard and Madalyn (Holland) Johnson. Surviving is his partner of 21 years, Jamie Miller, of Hollidaysburg; a daughter, Lindsay Reffner and husband, Corey, of Claysburg; son, Troy and wife, ...